Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Fleur De Lys, High Street, Widdington, CB11 3SG
How it compares in Uttlesford
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 650 rated places in Uttlesford score this low, about one in 163. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 583 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Whalley Holdings Egg Packing Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2026 |
| Parklands Quendon Hall Events Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Simon Bowyer Deer Management Services Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Central Garage (Essex) Ltd Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| Debden Pentecostal Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Newport Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Saffron Walden Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited
What is Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited's food hygiene rating?
Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Uttlesford Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited last inspected?
Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, while Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Fleur De Lys Widdington Limited and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Uttlesford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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